Tinubu Replaces Ribadu as National Security Adviser

President Bola Tinubu has replaced Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser after Ribadu's recent official trip to the United States, which included high-profile meetings with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Atiku Abubakar's media spokesperson, Paul Ib, claims that Ribadu's public engagements during this trip were viewed unfavorably by the presidency, particularly given Tinubu's own travel constraints regarding the U.S. This situation led to the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa as the new Special Adviser on Homeland Security, a move that suggests a significant shift in the administration's security hierarchy.

The change is perceived as an attempt to bypass traditional authority structures, sparking widespread debate among political observers about the implications for national security. The decision-making process behind this change reportedly involved significant behind-the-scenes friction, indicating potential issues within the administration.